Need Locum Coverage for Your Vacation?
Are you a physician planning some well-deserved time off?
If you already have vacation booked and need locum coverage, now is the perfect time to visit our new Locum Support webpage: nshdocs.morethanmedicine.ca/locum-support.
Simply fill out the form, and our Locum Recruitment Consultant, Liz Fraser, will create a posting on your behalf to share with potential candidates—including graduating residents who may be looking for locum opportunities before starting their own practices.
Have questions? Reach out to Liz, Physician Recruitment Consultant, at locumsupport@nshealth.ca for more information.
Increase in Measles Cases Globally and Canada
There continues to be a substantial increase in global measles cases. In the first six weeks of 2025, 77 measles cases have been reported in Canada (Ontario, Quebec, and Manitoba), compared to 4 cases in the first six weeks of 2024, and 12 cases throughout all of 2023.
While the risk of ongoing community transmission remains low in Nova Scotia, Canada anticipates an increase in measles cases and continuous outbreaks, many of which are associated with travel to countries where measles is prevalent. As we approach our province’s school March Break, we recognize that more Nova Scotians are travelling and must be even more vigilant.
Dr. Ryan Sommers, Senior Regional Medical Officer of Health and Senior Medical Director Population and Public Health, Nova Scotia Health, sent an MOH Bulletin on Thursday, February 27, 2025 with guidance for healthcare providers on Measles. You can read the detailed bulletin here.
New Centre for Internationally Trained Physicians Now Open
Nova Scotia opened a new centre that will see internationally trained physicians get licensed faster to practise in communities across the province.
The Physician Assessment Centre of Excellence and its clinic are now open with four internationally trained physicians who will be providing primary care to 2,600 patients. All patients are assigned from the Need a Family Practice Registry.
Learn more here.
Milestone Event! QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project
We've reached a significant milestone in the QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project – the financial close and project signing agreement for the new Acute Care Tower. This is a major step forward in our mission to enhance patient care and support our healthcare teams.
The new Acute Care Tower represents our efforts to modernize healthcare infrastructure, improve access to services, and elevate the standard of care for patients and healthcare professionals. With its innovative design and advanced technology, this facility will make a lasting impact on our hospital, our patients, and our communities. Watch the event here: Nova Scotia Health Staff Event.
Medical Affairs’ Women in Medicine Community of Practice Officially Launches
Medical Affairs’ Women in Medicine Community of Practice program is now officially launched! Led by Dr. Christine Dipchand, with support from Executive Coaches Lorie Campbell and Verna MacDonald, the kickoff took place on Feb. 19, 2025, at The Waegwoltic Club in Halifax. Meeting quarterly, women in medicine can come together in community and share a sense of belonging amidst their busy lives. A variety of topics—from mindfulness, mentorship, and coaching to gender-related discussions—will be covered throughout the program.
Read the full newsletter here.
